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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Game, Chess, P N F Figurines, Charge of Beersheba
Chess game consisting of a set of miniature military chessmen and a glass chess board. The miniature chessmen depict the opponents involved in the historic World War 1 mounted attack and capture of the town of Beersheba, near Gaza in what was known as Palestine, The battle, known as the "Charge of Beersheba", was late in the day on 31st October, 1917. The chessmen are the Australian 4th Light Horse Brigade and the Turkish 27th Division.ww1, world war 1, palestine, beersheba, 4th australian light horse brigade, charge of beersheba, mounted charge, 4th light horse brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEROES
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting blazes in the Dandenongs in which nine people died. From left: Captain Harley Brown, Ted Hocking, Bendigo mayor Dick Turner, Neill Tarr, Rupert Brown, Len Doye and Albert Naughdort. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM
Sepia image mounted on board: group of seven men, dressed in military-type uniform. Four standing, three seated. Men on either side front have sash across chest, man in middle holding a sword. Rifle brigade ? On bottom of image written in black pen ' H. Friswell, S. Walton, Theo (?) Shearer, - Barber, Corp. Keck, Lieu. Pendlebury, Serg Miller.person, group, military, sandhurst, bendigo, military, friswell, walton, shearer, barber, keck, pendlebury, miller. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FIRE BRIGADE: SANDHURST, 1861
Black and white photo: No. 2 Fire Brigade Depot No. 2 - brick building with corrugated iron roof with 4 arched windows along side, arched double door at front, bell in tower at rear of building. Building has contrast colour bricks around windows, doors at corners. Horse drawn vehicles at front, 9 adult males, some in uniform. Gas lamp at right.Batchelderbuildings, government, fire station -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper cuttings, Kyabram Free Press, Kyabram, The Club's the Thing, 1960
22 group photographs of Tatura organisation on double page supplement. Tatura Guardian Newspaper 8 September 1960. Included are: Apex, Shire Councillors, Show Society, RSL, Plumpton Coursing and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red Cross, RSL Auxiliary, Kinder, Golf, Council Staff, Young Farmers, SS Mothers Club, Hospital Auxiliary.Tatura Guardian Press Thursday 8 September 1960 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Ben Parle, 5/04/1958 12:00:00 AM
Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 5/4/1958. Has slide No. "3" stamped in red in top corner and date stamped on slide. Photo of No. 19 westbound in Sturt St. at the intersection of Raglan St, with the City Brigade Hotel in the background. "Sturt St" "-5 APR 1958"tramways, trams, sturt st, raglan st, city brigade hotel, tram 19 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, c.1915-1918
George DANIEL had 2 years previous military experience prior to enlisting in the AIF as a Cpl No 367 in C Sqd 8th LH Regt on 16.8.1915 age 26 years. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 16.5.1915, promoted to Sgt 10.7.1915, hospital with Influenza 28.7.1915, rejoin unit 16.8.1915, promoted to QM Sgt 26.12.1915, hospital 1.12.1916 (unclear), rejoin unit 6.12.1916, transfer to 3rd LH Regt 2.7.1917, transfer back to 8th LH Regt 12 10.1917, WIA 11.12.1917 GSW’s to Back and right leg, embark for Australia 15.2.1918, hospital re his wounds 2.4.1918, discharged Medically unfit 12.9.1918. Scarsdale is a small town near Ballarat where the family came from.Rectangular sepia photograph of Light Horse SCARSDALE with 2 Arab handlers. Wooden frame, glass front & brown mount.Light Horse SCARSDALE, the mount in Egypt of QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE DANIEL Regt No 367. 8th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Light Horse Brigade 1915-1918. SCARSDALE was killed in action near Jerusalem mid 1918. photography, scarsdale, light horse ww1, framing -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Map- Albury
Map centred on Albury, showing Wodonga, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern. Topographic survey scale 1:100,000. Map is colour, printed on paper. Produced by Department of Minerals and EnergySheet 8225 (ed.1) series R. 652 Notes written on side regarding brigade boundaries, constructed access roads and fire trails, dams suitable for quick fill pump and areas 'fuel reduction burns Autumn 76'.map, albury, wodonga, beechworth, yackandandah, chiltern, paper, topographic, beechworth honey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1
Postcards collected and sent by "J.P. Vercoe", No 2530 whilst serving during WW1. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Photograph postcard featuring a baby sitting in a high chair. Handwritten info on the back. 2. Colour photographic postcard featuring buildings and horsedrawn transport. Handwritten information on back. 3. Colour photographic postcard featuring buildings, pedestrians and horsedrawn vehicles. Handwritten anecdote on back. 4. Black and White illustrated postcard featuring a woman sewing and soldiers in uniform. Caption in black text. Handwritten info on back. 5. Colour photographic postcard featuring a woman and child standing. Caption in French. Handwritten anecdotes on back. 6. Black and White postcard featuring a soldier offering a woman a cigarette. Caption in white text.1. 2. 4. Handwritten in pencil on back: Pte J.P. Vercoe No. 2530, D Company 5 Rein 60th Batt, 15th Inf Brigade, AIF Abroad. 3. & 5. Handwritten letter to Ethel from J.P. Vercoe.cooper collection, j.p. vercoe, postcard, ww1 -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Digital, Troopship Wiltshire, 1918, c1918
The HMAT A18 Wiltshire (1912-1922) weighed 10,390 tons with an average cruise speed of 13.5 knots or 25.00 kmph. Described as a refrigerated steamship it was b uilt 1912 by John Brown, Clydebank for the Federal S N Co Ltd, London and was propelled by a twin screw, quadruple expansion engine 2 x 4 cylinders each 6500 hp. Owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, it was leased by the Commonwealth until 2 October 1917. It embarked from Egypt on 2 February 1918. On 18 October 1914 at Melbourne embarked the 4th Light Horse Regiment (Victoria) A, B & C squadron & their Machine Gun Section, the 2nd Field Ambulance (Victoria) First Division. The disembarked the 4th Light Horse Regiment in Egypt on 10 December 1914. On 01 November 1914 The Wiltshire assembled with the first convoy at King George's Sound, Albany Western Australia in transporting the first detachment of the Australian and New Zealand Imperial Expeditionary Forces. It completed nine transport voyages from Australia commencing 18 October 1914 until final voyage from Sydney 9th November 1918. During that time The Wiltshire carried the 4th Field Artillery Brigade (Victoria) 2nd Division Artillery and their 1st Reinforcements, 1st Division Ammunition Column 1st Division Artillery 4th Reinforcements, thirty-four Infantry Battalion Reinforcements, the 10th, 11th & 12th Field Artillery Battery (Victoria) 4th Field Artillery Brigades, the 4th Brigade Ammunition Column 4th Field Artillery Brigade, the 1st Siege Artillery Brigade 15th Reinforcements, the 4th Light Horse Regiment (Victoria) A, B & C squadron & their Machine Gun Section, six Light Horse Brigade Reinforcements, the 1st Veterinary Section (New South Wales) 11th Reinforcements, the 1st Mobile Veterinary Section (New South Wales) 1st Division 11th Reinforcements, the 2nd Mobile Veterinary Section (Victoria, New South Wales) 2nd Division 11th Reinforcements, the 1st Cyclist Battalion (New South Wales and Queensland) 3rd Reinforcements, the 2nd Field Ambulance (Victoria) First Division & Medical Officers. After the conclusion of World War One is was wrecked Rosalie Bay, Great Barrier Island New Zealand 31 May 1922 on passage London for Dunedin. Onboard was a crew of 103 plus 1 stowaway, and 10,000 ton of general cargo. No lives lost and is now a well frequented 'Dive' wrecksite. (http://www.flotilla-australia.com/hmat.htm#A18)Photographic postcard of the troopship Wiltshire out at sea.world war one, world war, wiltshire, troop ship, mmm -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Letter, Letter from 815 Cpl William Carroll to his Aunt, 31/12/1916 (exact)
This is part of a collection belonging to Sgt, William E. CarrollThis is a copy of a letter written by 815 Cpl William Carroll to his Aunt while he was hospitalised in Cairo. It is written on YMCA letterhead.Top Left hand Corner: Patron/ YMCA National Council/ H.M. The King/ Patron /Military Camp Dept./ H.R.H. Duke of Connaught. Centre top: For God, For King & For Country/ YMCA Logo/ with the/ Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. (written through the logo)/ Right hand top corner: Committee/ for Egypt/and/the Near East./ Chairman/ H.E. Sir Henry McMahon Lower down page: Reply to No. 815 Coy D Bat 21st/ Dec 31st '16/ Stationed at/ Dear Aunt,/ I am at present a patient in the (??)/ General Hospital, Egypt, back again at Cairo. I/have a slight abcess on my lip and my neck was a/ bit swollen, but both are almost right now./ It's quite a relief to be away from the shot &/ shell, for a spell & to enjoy comfort and sunshine/ again after four months hardships in the trenches./ During the latter part of my stay at ANZAC, it/ was intensely cold, snow & ice galore & freezing/ cold winds. It's five days since I left the pen/insular; we were taken off in a small steamer/ to Lemnos & put aboard a fine hospital ship./ We arrived at Alexandria yesterday morning/ & came on here last night. My lip has been/ lanced & the swelling is disappearing fast./ I had many miraculuous escapes in the trench./ Once whilst observing over the sandbags a barage/ ventilated my hat. On another occasion when/ I was stiring the porridge a piece of shrapnel/ knocked over our breakfast into the fire. So I have/ a lot to be thankful for to be sure./Many of my comrades have gone and are buried in the/ churchyard in Shrapnell gully & more are away sick/ and wounded. I intended to cable to you for some money but I think I'll be able to make do/ of it, & we have all our wants attended to here./ Do you remembr Willy O'Leary of Mansfield?- He/ was killed near us in an attack some time ago./ Young Sgt. Roberts, my chum of Dookie & Broadmeadows/ was also sniped a few days before I left./ The war doesn't appear to be going too well, but/ I am sure time will tell, & we will eventually/ give the Germans a good belting. Just address/ my letters as usual, as I don't think I'll be here/ for long & if I am my mates will send them/ on. I gave them permission to keep any parcel/ you might forward on whilst I am away. It was/ awfully good of you to send the other thing along./ Hoping all are quite well./ I am/ Your Affectionate Nephew/ William E. Carroll. Cpl/ww1, battalion, aif, 815, sgt, carroll, e, 21st, 6th, brigade, 1st, dcm, wiiliam -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph
.1) crashed car (from a car & truck crash), various brigade members and police officers .2) crashed and rolled truck(from a car & truck crash), fire tanker at right with connected hose being held by 1 of 5 members on the ground. 1 on top of truck2 black and white photos(.1) 22nd Sept 1985 car & truck Parfitt Rd (.2) Parfitt Rd 22nd sept 1985 Car & trck 1985, accident -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Pocket Book, A.R. Sharrock, 1944
Australian Soldier's Pocket book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to WO2 Almora Reedie SHARROCK VX142263 Born 13/7/1911 at Dandenong. Enlisted 26/2/1940. Occupation Armourer. Unit 127 Australian Brigade Workshop. Served in New Guinea during WW2An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Red canvas covered pocket book The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund 1944ww2, almora reedie sharrock, 127 aust bde workshop -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
Also two other black and white photographs of disastrous fire damage to Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop 15 June 1993 photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members and Arson Squad Detectives. Numbers 03795.1 and 03795.2 size 10.5 x 15.5Black and white photograph of Jimmy Garidas of Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop, showing Jimmy standing at the deep fryer, 509 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabuilding industry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Stawell Fire Station in Byrne Street c1887-1890 -- 2 Copies
Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station also Stawell Branch Australian Miners Association. Byrne Street 1890s. Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Shire centenary, 1962
Bon Barrie, Graeme Cooper, N. Gillespie, Peter Barrie, Ken Robinson, Ray Allen, Tom Barrie, John Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background of the photo is the pavilion during construction, Melton Recreation Park on Reserve Road.Melton South Trailer tank, pump and Syd Coopers Car at the Shire centenarycouncil, local significant events, emergency services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DRESHER JEWELLER: BRIDGE ST
Phillip Dresher (1823-1906), was born in Germany and emigrated to Ireland before coming to Australia in 1852. He was married to Margaret Cosgrove. After Phillip died his son John Thomas (1873-1919) took over the business. John Thomas was also a watchman for the fire brigade.black and white photograph. Part of commercial streetscape, Level shop front, upper residential. Dresher Watchmaker Jeweller, Globe Hotel, R. hand verandah, shop not identified. Two trees, paved footpath, bench seat, small child by Dresher window. Gas light outside bar, twin doors to bar,unknown - reprintorganization, business, dresher jeweller, globe hotel, re location: j. lerk, 26.11.1999 ' globe was in mitchell street near wills street' d. walker 5.11 1999 'suggest dresher, jeweller, bridge street, bendigo close to hibernia hotel. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
The soldier in the photo is Nr 1366, Dvr Donald GILLIES of the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. The grey horse, Bess, was blinded by shell fire. The bay horse was Lady. Photo was taken near Villers-Bretonneux. For photo of the four Gillies brothers, refer to Cat No 3531. For book refer to Cat No 3534.Photographic print in colour of a soldier smoking a pipe. He is in uniform - slouch hat, jacket, trousers, puttees & boots, alongside 2 horses. Print is mounted in wooden decorative frame with floral arrangements at top, bottom & both sides. Frame is rounded at top & at each corner with curved glass front. Wire hanging strap on back.Written in black texta on back: “Donated by J Gillies” Stamped on back: “Empire Art Company Ltd”photographs, framed -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Button Cleaning Shield, C 1960
This object was used a shield to slide brass button through to enable them to be polished.They were a common object for those who wore military type uniforms with metal buttons The item belonged to John T Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.This is an object which was commonly used by those in the military and those who wore uniforms with brass buttons. This item has strong provenance having belonged to John Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade for over 30 years and was donated along with a number of associated fire brigade items. Long horse shoeshaped piece of copper with narrow slice three quarters through with rounded notch at the end.J Sizeland hammered into one end.warrnambool, button cleaner/protector, button cleaning shield, brass button, john t sizeland, brass button cleaning -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Fire Station
Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire Brigade, Casey Street, Tatura. The station was opened in 1972 and closed in 2021 when a new one was built. Building to left is premises of F L and A T Forster & Sons, 68 Casey Street, Tatura. Formally part of the Tatura Flour Mill.Colour photograph showing the old Fire Station in Casey Street, Tatura. Also shows premises of Forster & Sons. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura fire station, f l & a t forster, tatura flour mill, casey street tatura -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter, 24th September 1957
Letter from the Secretary of the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mr G. A. Brown c/o 21 Dora Rd, Wimbledon, London, regarding the location of grave for the late 4443 Driver Albert William Jordan, 21st Brigade Australian Field Artillery, date of death 14th November 1916Letter to Mr Brown from the Imperial War Graves Commission. Letter was typed on a typewriter on letterhead."IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISION / WOOBURN HOUSE, WOOBURN GREEN / WIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS" (typed) imperial war graves commission, wwi, wooburn house -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - 20LH trophy, 1935 circa
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. This trophy was presented to most efficient troop at annual camp.This trophy is representative of community support for a Citizen Military Forces unit drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period between the World Wars. Silver cup with handles & Bakelite baseEfficiency Cup presented by A Squadron 20th Light Horse ( Mrs. A. Ross & Captain T. Reardon ) . Most Efficient Troop Annual Cup20th light horse, ross a mrs, readon t captain -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Past presidents, Legatee Os Gawler, President 1943, 1955
Photograph of Legatee Oswald Gawler, who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1943. The notation on the reverse appears to be written by L/- Frank Doolan who was collecting the history of Legacy into an archive. From the AWM website Oswald Gawler was a Lieutenant in World War 1 serving with the 12th Australian Field Artillery Brigade.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of Legatee Os Gawler.Handwritten on the reverse: 'Legatee Os Gawler Pres Melbourne Legacy 1943' in blue pen. Also 'Circa 1955' in blue pen and '37401' in pencil.past presidents, os gawler -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 67th BATTALION QUEEN'S COLOURS, c. 1912
See catalogue number 1956.2.1) Right hand side of the attached photo. Union flag in Queen's colours configuration. Fringed with red and white. Two red and white tassels on a red and white cord attached to the top left hand corner. Sewn sleeve for pike on the left hand side. .2) Right hand pike in photo. Wooden pike with a metal ring encircling the handle. Pike surmounted by metal Queen's crown. Handle has a hallmarked silver engraved plate attached with metal slotted screws.Engraved on silver plaque: 'Presented by His Most Gracious Majesty the King Emperor to the 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Battalion formerly the 4th and 5th Infantry BRIGADE 9VICTORIA0 in recognition of services rendered to the empire in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902'battalion colours, queen's colours, military banners, flags, 67th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - 6TH FAB HONOUR BOARD WW1, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, post WW1
The roll was in the collection relating to Leslie F Iser AIF who served in the 18th Battery. Refer 337 for his service details.Brown timber frame, glass front, cardboard backing. Honour Roll printed on white background. Print shows names re-inforcements, WIA, KIA, Battles, Unit colour patches, Gallantry awards. Top: "18th Battery - 6th Field Artillery Brigade Honour Roll of Officers, NCO's and Men" Below: "Names, Reinforcements, WIA, KIA, Battles, Unit Colour Patches & Gallantry Awards" Printed in texta on rear: "Tom Iser & Ian Sides"documents - lists, frame accessories, military history, artillery -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Sign- 2nd Armoured brigade
Varnished wooden board, 50 x 25.5 cm, bevelled edges, on which is mounted three chromed (?) metal atachments - 1. Badge of 2nd Armoured Brigade depicting a battle axe held in an armoured right arm (14 x 18 cm) 2. Title on curved strip (in the style of title, embroidered as worn on uniforms) - "4/19 P W L H" 3. "OFFICERS MESS"Refer physical descriptionsign, 2nd armoured brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KANGAROO FLAT FIRE BRIGADE, 1961
Photograph - black and white. A photo of the Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade, 1961. Front row - Jack Luke, Wal.Anderson (ex.Capt.), Bill Bowery (Capt.), Rowell, W.Browning (Sec.). Centre Row - Browning, Wayne Pattison, Noel Austin, Max McGregor, Eric Lanyon, J.Sutherland, V.Bellis, Boucher, T.Guilmartin. Back Row - Graeme Danson, Bob Kenley, Len Boucher, Alan Langley, Bruce Pain, K.Smith.The Herald and Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne.organization, public utility, fire brigade, kangaroo flat fire brigade, 1961. -
Clunes Museum
Badge - BADGES
.1 2 X BADGES SHAPE OF AUSTRALIA WHITE IN BLACK ANA .2 2 X BRASS BUTTONS COUNTRY FIRE BRIGADE VICTORIA .3 ROUND BADGE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG IN MIDDLE, WRITTEN ON OUTSIDE ON BLUE BACKGROUND: R.S.S.A.I.L.A. WOMENS AUXILIARY .4 ROUND BADGE LIGHT BLUE ON TOP 1839 - 1939. ON BOTTOM ON DARK BLUE: CENTENARY OF CLUNES, MIDDLE OF BADGE IN GOLD COLOUR A SWAGMANcountry fire brigade, ana, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - Bush Fire Control Map Bendigo District
A Bush Fire Control map is a valuable tool used by emergency services and communities to respond to respond to bushfires.Cream coloured parchment map showing roads, railway lines, telephone lines, rivers, creeks and water courses. Also marked are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense, medium and scattered timber, aqueducts and reservoirs. Villages, districts and Towns are clearly marked. Printed in red, green, black and blue. Very clear and easy to read. Undated.bush fires, bendigo area map -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - 2/6 Independent Company, The Purple Devils, Syd Trigellis-Smith
The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during WW2. The 2/6th served in four major campaigns - Kokoda, Buna, Markham-Ramu and Borneo and was involved in the Battle of Kaiapit. Late in the WW2 hostilities 2/6th Commando Squadron was at Balikpapan and attached to 25th Brigade to provide support to the Brigade - reconnaissance patrols, fighting patrols, ambushes and humanitarian assistance to local inhabitants. The 2/6th Commando Squadron was disbanded in 1946. The Sword returned to Australia with a member of 2/6th Commando Squadron VX132826 W G H Burrell. The Book Purple Devils was written by Syd Trigellis Smith in his retirement, he had served during WW2 with 2/2 Field Regiment in New Guinea.VX132826 W G H Burrell served with the AIF during WW2 in New Guinea and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron and was on Borneo and at Balikpapan. George Burrell was able to being back the sword at the end of hostilities. The Book the Purple Devils is the 2/6th Commando Squadron history as interpreted by Syd Trigellis Smith.Book Purple Devils by Syd Trigellis, Smith, a Japanise Sword - steel blade encased in a leather scabbard and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th Commando Squadron.The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, ISBN 064607125-4. vx132826 w g h burrell, ww2, new guinea, 2/6th commando sqn, gunto sword, purple devils